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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
Mount Parvo Institute,
Mount PdTvO Institute,
CHARLEsTowY, JEFF. COUNTY, w. VA
boarding aud Day School
For Young Ladies aud Children.
MISS AUGUSTA V. WILSON
AND
MRS. BELLE WILSON GALLAHER
Principals.
Miss ANNIE l.. ROBERTS,
Teacher Of Languages and Music.
MISS AUGUSTA V. WILSON

Third Amluai Session vW begin Sept 10, 1856.
a Thorough course of instruction i'm the usual
branches of an English education will be given;
and competent teachers will prepare students
in Ancient and Modern Languages for admis-
sion into any Collegiate Institution.
No requisite of a first-class school will be
omitted
The Institute Building is well suited to school
uses aad so situated as TO secure all the con-
ditions necessary TO the health of the pupils
IL is placed upon an eminence overlooking the
town and surrounding country. The attrac-
tons of this section of the Valley of Virginia
are too well known to need further statement.
Charlestown is easy of access from all points
North and South, being situated upon the II.
& o. and S. V. Railroads and within three and
four hours ride of Washington and Baltimore.
TERMS Board per Scholastic year, $50
No extra charges in the literary course; TUT
tion S25 to $40; Board from Monday morning
to Friday evening, per scholastic year, 500 ;
Music, $40 Drawing Sl0 Painting $40; En-
tire charges by TIE year, 500.
Where two or more boarding pupils are from
the same family liberal deduction will be
made.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION
Bishop A. w. Wilson, ID. d., LII. d., Balti.
more, Md.
Rev John S. Martin, d. D., Winchester, Va.
lAtN. Ctillucl lNDuPtIof ~ b.s va.
Rev. o. r. Fitzgerald, d. d., Editor Of the
Christian AduOodte, Nashville Tennessee.
Rev. w. T. Harrison, ID. d., Nashville, Tenn.
Hon. Eugene NJ. Wilson, Minneapolis, Mimi
Rev p III. Whisner ID. d., Baltimore, Nd.
Rev. j. Watts Shoan Salem, Roanoke Co. Va.
Rev. J. l.. Shipey, Moorefeld, West Va.
Rev. w. G. Eggleston, Charcstown, W. Va.
Rev. J. T.. Armstrong, Hamilton Virginia.
Hon. w. l.. Wilson, late President WestNir-
ginia University, Charlestown.
Rev A. c. Hopkins, ID. d., Charlestown.
Hon. VIM. III. Trayers, Charlestown.
Rev. A. j. Huntington, ID. D., Prof Column
bian University, Washington -. c.
Rev. X. ~ Baer, ID. d., Washington City.
Rev. w. S. Edwards, ID. d. Washington City.
Rev. S. G. Ferguson, Romney, West Virginia.
Hon. Jno. Blair Hoge. Washington City.
Rev. Dallas Tucker, Charlestown, W. Va.
John Hess, Esq, County Superintendent OF
Schools, Kearneysville Jefferson Co, w. Va.
Rev. II. X. S. Hough NJ. d., Fredericksburg.
Rev. VIM. H. Meade, ID. d., Philadelphia.
Rev. J. A. McCauley ID. d., LII. d., President
of Dickinson College, Carlisle Pa.
George w Corner, Esq, Baltimore.
Robert Cathcart Esq, Baltimore.
Rev f. b. Shepherd Bayard, Warren Co., Va.
Mrs S. c. Trueheart, Principal Of Female Col
lege, Millersburg Kentucky.
Rev A. II. Ames, NJ. D.. Dubuque, Iowa.
For Circulars apply TO the
PRINCIPALS.
CHARLEsTowS, JEFF. Co., w. Va.
July l. 1886.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
ROSSER Us. SHERIDAN.
The General Of the Army DcfeH d 6y
GEN. Edlcartis, Of Illinois

Special Dispatch to the Baltimore S'".
WINCHESTER, VA, May To- Win
chester Times viii tomorrow pint he fol-
lowing letter.
81" Warsav, Ill.,, May Editor of the
Winchester 7Tmes-Dear Sir: Having seen
extracts of & letter from Gen. Thos. l..
Rosser to Major Holmes Conrad in refer
ence to Gen. I. Sheridan, trust you
will publish this letter from me, though 1t
is unknown to and unauthorized by Gen.
Sheridan. Such soldiers as Gen. Rosser
and Major Conrad will surely acknowledge
it to be a soldiers duty to obey the orders
of those in authority over him. | know
that Gen. Sheridan, while in command Of
the Federal forces in the Shenandoah Val
lev, was acting under an order from the
War Department, and signed by Gen. Hal
leck. chief of staff, to desolate the valley
from Winchester as far as possible towards
Stanton quote the order: ITO destroy
all forage and provisions, all barns and
outhouses and all unoccupied dwellings,
houses and fences. In short. you will make
such complete desolation that should crow
attempt the passage of the valley he would
hare to carry his own subsistence or starve
on the route The object of this order
from the War Department was to prevent
Gen. Lee from sending troops in light
marching order to subsist on the country
through the valley to threaten Washington
and interfere with the siege of Richmond,
and it was considered necessary war
measure.
whenever our army occupied a place
where there were both Union and disunion
elements, as at Winchester, there we found
much bitter feeling. Wounded soldiers
from Crooks Army of Western Virginia,
in hospitals at Winchester, after the battle
of the Opequon, one very windy day set
fire to your town, near the old pOstofiice.
1t so happened that one of my regiments
were made up mostly of Philadelphia fire
laddes, and their colonel was an old fire
chief ordered them to save your beauti-
full town, and by great exertion they sue
ceeded Gen Sheridan warmly approved
this. He permitted the Confederate hos
pitfalls in Winchester to retain their own
nurses, not even placing them under guard,
and he treated them in every way as well
as our own wounded were treated. | will
refer in this to ex-Medical Director Colonel
Love, c. S. A. War in any cases is cruel
and barbarous, but am sure that General
Rosser would not knowingly find fault with
General Sheridan for obeying positive or
ders. Thank God, it is over, and with best
wishes for your people and your lovely city,
am sincerely yours,
"OLIvER EDWARDS,
Late brevet major-general, formerly COM
handing United States forces, Winches-
ter, Va"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
UPDEGRAFFS.
Hagerstown, Nd
THE PROGRAM.

Tuesday, April 26, 1SS7.-Special tea recep-
ton dav for ladies living outside of Hagerstown,
Our sales ladies will serve tea in the reception
room from 10 a. m. to p. M, to which all the
ladies residing outside of Hagerstown are cor
daily invited
Wednesday. 27.-General Exhibition Day, to
which all are invited.
Thursday, 2s.-Special tea reception day fol
ladies living in Hagerstown. Our sales ladies
will serve tea in the reception room from IL
a. m, to p, m, to which all the ladies resid-
ing in Hagerstown are invited.
Friday, 2o-General exhibition day 10 which
all are invited.
Saturday, 30.-Gcneral tea reception day to
which all ladies who cannot be present on
Tuesday or Thursday are cordially invited
Our sales ladies will serve tea in the reception
room from 10 a IN TO 4 d. m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
THE PROGRAM.
The Ladies Tea Receptions.
Our Great Spring Opening.
First Annual Floral Exhibition.

The growth of our store-the growth of our
business-the growth of our stock-comprising
almost every article of wear for the family
from birth to death has become so extensive
that a single opening or exhibition day will
no longer answer for those who wish to fully
take in the exhibition.
To avoid crowding during the special tea re-
ceptions the exhibition will open Tuesday
morning at ten o'clock a. m, April 10Th and
close on Saturday, April 30th, at 10 p. IN.
The Special Tea Receptions will be given in
honor of our new departments of Ladies Ores:
Goods and Children's Ready-made Dresses
and for introducing the ladies to the reception
and toilet room, designed for the free use o.
lady natrnns
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

We are glad to learn that Hon. VIM. l..
Wilson has accepted an invitation to adj
dress the literary societies on the evening
of June 9Th. Mr.. Wilson's reputation as
an orator is not confined to West Virginia
alone, and many no doubt from a distance
will avail themselves of this opportunity to
hear the distinguished ex-president of the
w. Y. U.-lLorqanto,ra NeU Dominion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

King Mwanya, Of Africa, is eighteen years Of
age and has one thousand wives. He's big
ger man than solomon. We are not much on
languages, but suppose this much married
monarch is named after his wives-that is i'm
stands for one thousand and 'wanya for wives.
lisa good thing he lives where seal skin sacques
are not an essential TO the completeness Of a
wifelv wardrobe.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Your average member Of the mundane
Society of Friends doesn't differ materially
from the man who has hustled thro' a seis-
mic disturbance. Both are Earthquakes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The Martinsburg Statesman remarks that
a Senator and a circus so close together
has been quite a s.rain on the nerves OF this
usually quiet and steady old town."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The youth in Allahabad, India, who pro-
posed to young lady in Calcutta by tele-
graph, adding: Answer yes or no at my
expense, " got more than he bargained for.
She sent him 800 words ofexplauation with
out coming to any conclusion. Don't blame
her, brethren. It's way the dear things
have.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Thos. w. Harrison, Esq, has disposed OF
his interest in the Winchester Times, to his
partner, Mr. Byrd, by whom the paper will
in the future be conducted.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

From Hon. E. L. Freeman, editor of
Weekly Visitor, Central Falls, R. DIR.
Seth Arnold's Cough Killer has been used
by myself personally and in my family with
most satisfactory results. regard it as the
best medicine for the purposes for which it
is recommended with which am acquaint-
ed" For sale by all druggist. Price 25c.
Soc and $l.OO per bottle.
Mothers, always use DR.. Seth Arnolds
Soothing and Quieting Cordial for children.
A mild safe tonic. 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The venerable DR.. j. b. McFerrin, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, died
at Nashville May 10, Of Pneumonia, aged
nearly so years He was born in Ruther-
ford county, TENNIS father, Col. James
McFerrin, a native Of Virginia, having
moved thither three years before deceased'S
birth. The Rev. Doctors mother was a
Miss Berry whose father, Presbyterian
elder, died in Virginia. DR.. McFerrin en-
tered the ministry at eighteen and was adj
mitted TO the Tennessee Conference at TWEEN
ty-fve. As editor for eighteen years of the
Christian Adrocate, officer of the Nashville
book concern, protector of the many Meth
odist Institutions at Nashville and writer of
a History Of MethOdism in Tennessee, etc ,
the lamented divine was thoroughly identi-
fled with church interests in his native
State. In fact he occupied every position
in his church except the Episcopacy, and
was a member of every General Conference
of his church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The Wheeling Iqtsl'gncr takes the right
view when it expresses the opinion that it
makes no difference that the Governor re-
fuses to certify to the election Of Senator.
If the election is good, il viii be sufficient
that it is certified by the presiding officers
Of the two Houses If il were otherwise the
Governor, if so disposed, could always pre-
vent a Senator-elect from taking his seat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
Lnna Troubles Pron.tlu Cured

Jiessrs Editors About three years ago
my right lung became affected, and l then
commenced taking DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough
Killer. l used it about nine months and
that lung has never troubled me since.
Last summer had cold and it settled on
my left lung it got firmly seated and |
began to take the Cough Killer again, now
l don't cough at all."-H. w. Aldrich,
Northbridge Centre, Mass. For sale by all
druggists. Price 25c. SOC. and Sl.OO per
bottle.
For Costiveness, Biliousness, Headache
and all feverish habits use Dr. Seth Ar
nold's Bilious Pills. 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Prof. Francis L. Patton, of Princeton,
will contribute to the Forum for June an
article under the significant title, as Ando-
yer Remaining 2"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The Keyser Tribune says; at is to be
hoped that Mr.. Lucas will see the propriety
of the man selected almost unanimously
by the Democrats of the Legislature, TAX
ing his seat, and will abandon his announc-
ed purpose of making a contest"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Towards Life of Henry Ward Beech
er" has been issued, and it fully meets the
expectation which awaited it. 1t is a re-
markably bright and interesting book, com
ing as it does, from one of the most accom-
plished of journalists, and concerning as it
does, one of the brightest of men.
One of its most remarkable features is,
that it gives us an insight into Mr. Beech
er's own mind and heart, such as nothing
but the breathing of his inmost nature to
his most trusted and lifelong friends could
fit an author to present. 1t is in truth a
unique book; most ably prepared and full
of interest from first to finale. 1t contains
a perfect portrait in steel, and many other
beautiful illustrations, and in typography,
paper, and binding is superior book. well
worthy of an immense circulation.
Had Mr.. Beecher attempted an autobiog-
raphy, he could not with generalization,
have put so much of his real nature into it
as is given so spontaneously in this volume.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Judge Faulkner is a young man in the
full vigor of health and of acknowledged
ability. He is also considered one of the
best organizers in the State. and our Re-
publican friends may make up their minds
10 have Kenna and Faulkner for the next
20 years in the L. S Senate Weston Dem
Ocraf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Tuesday last was the fftieth anniversary
of The Baltimore Sun. 1t was founded by
its present proprietor and all these years
has been shining for all. The .Saa-always
up with the early day and the early news,
has ever been foremost in journalistic
enterprise In the early days it obtained
its news ahead of all competitors by the
employment of pony and pigeon express,
then was the first to utilize the telegraph,
and has gone on from one success to ano-
ther-from victory to triumph, and is now
the pride of its proprietor and pearl of
great price to the city of Baltimore, and
its columns daily furnish an epitome of the
worlds doings. Mr.. Abel is now in his
S1st wear.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

If you happen to call man an upstart
don't be surprised if he starts up and hits
YOU. The epithet is a trihe too suggestive
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Justice William B. Woods, of the Su-
preme Court of the United States, died at
his residence in Washington at 1910 p. m.
Saturday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Dogs killed flock of seventY-fve sheep
belonging to Mr.. Samuel Seibert, at Clear
spring, Nd, recently. Fifteen Others were
badly torn and injured. -Martinsburg Ga
zefts
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

According to Science man is composed OF
ninety per cent. of water. Ten per cent.
is very small allowance for beer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Ex-Representative Ben Wilson, of this
State, now an assistant L. 5. Attorney Gen
eral, says Mr.. Faulkner, the new Democratic
U. S. Senator, stands on the Democratic
platform adopted at Chicago in respect OF
the tariff; that is he favors the collection Of
no more revenue than is actually required
for the use of an economically administered
government.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The House of Representatives will be
described by Z. L. White in the AmericCn
Magazine for June, with portraits and
sketches of prominent Congressman, under
the head of THE Nations Lawmakers"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
Berryville Training Track.

THE undersigned hereby announce to thepub
l. lie that they have secured the services Of a
FIRST-CLASS TRAINER from one of the
Northern stables, and are prepared on and after
May 1st, 1887, to break Colts and train Horses
for Trotting and Running at their Track, newly
completed, near Berryyille Va. They are re-
sponsibe for the proper care Of and attention to
stock entrusted to them-unavodable acct
dents only excepted. Correspondence solicited
and promptly attended to.
W. W. HUTCHINSON, J HUTCHINSON & CO.,
MARSHALL MCCORMICK Ber-yville, Va.
r. P. PAG
March a, 1SS7-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Gov. Wilson sent word TO the Senate on
the last day of its session that he was will
ling to OUTFIT it was.' It was a polite way
TO "holler nuf.' The Senate adjourned.
We suppose the Governor quit ' and went
home as we have not heard anything from
him subsequent 70 his remark anterior to
which he and the Senate pommeled each
other without gloves or regard to grace,
mercy OF ceremony.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Governor Wilson has appointed Edward
Robertson, of Wheeling, Superintendent Of
the Penitentiary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

From the recent Army of the Cumber-
land reunion at Washington we catch three
echoes-three promising echoes-that once
for all assure us of a land recOnciled and at
perfect peace Listen: District Commits
sioner Webb expressed "unbounded regret
that he had not stood fighting shoulder to
shoulder with the army that put down the
rebellion" COL DufReld condemned the
" time serving and trimming " which yield
ed to the popular clamor for letting bygones
be byeones. and spoke of President Davis as
"tbe arch traitor, hunted down and cap
tured in ignominious disguise" And ex-
Governor Curtain said he had nothing but
the most supreme contempt for the men who
concocted and conceived the attempt to o.
verthrow liberty" and, abiding to Gen.
Sheridan's course in the Valley Of Virginia,
said he thanked heaven we had generals
who knew how to hit hard and kept on hit
ting until they had finished the work. =
Some of those fellows over the line never
will forgive us because it took them four
wears to wear US out whipping them Old
Governor Curtin is only vexed because the
Southern people are making pig iron and
selling it in the North for less than the
Pennsylvaniaus can make and sell it; and
as some of them realize the SOuth's amazing
advance in manufactures and wonderful
strides towards wealth and material progress
they extract comfort from abuse Of Jelier-
son Davis.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
JAS. w. BUTT,
CharIeStoWn, w. Va,
DEALER IN
Cooking and Heating Stoves
AND MANUFACTURER OF
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE.

VNHE undersigned has recently enlarged and
i very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line. His supply of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated " Excelsior"
and Farmer Girl, which never fail to give
entire satisfaction, besides large number of
Others With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces, exclusive Of plates, all of them very
useful 0 housekeepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves as furnished by me,
are Side, Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed. Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one Of the best ever offered in.Charles-
town, and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots, Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies,
&c, with all the usual variety of Tia and Sheet
Iron Wares Of al kinds Prices always mod
crate. Price Of Stoves from Sl2 up.
Roofing and SpOuting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

BY reports from Washington we learn
that Judge John Blair Hoge is confined to
his room in that city from the effects of a
severe fall sustained Saturday week He
was attacked with vertigo while walking
upon the street and fell, his head striking a
hard substance. He was carried to his room
insensible. The wound, cash in the head,
Is serious.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19
"If the Union is EUer to be Broken, Let
the other Side Break It."

New ORLEANS, La, May ia special
to the Picayme from Meridian, Miss, says
At IL o'clock yesterday morning a public
reception was given Mr.. Jefferson Davis at
the residence of Col. J. R. Mcintosh, where
he is stopping. At ) o'clock last evening a
banquet and reception was given in the
Court House grounds. Mr.. Davis made 4
short address, in which he thanked the peo-
pie of Meridian for their most cordial re.
ception.
The second toast was to Jefferson Davis,
the soldier, statesman and champion of
Southern rights" 1t was responded to by
Hon. Thomas. II. Woods. When Mr.. Da-
Wis rose to reply he was greeted with long,
continued applause He began by apollo
giving for the short address he would make
them and said that he was quite fatigued
from the days exercise. Continuing, he
said 81 am unable TO treat this theme as
it should be without premeditation. What
was the army and navy of the South? 1t
was the patriotism of persons who barred
their breasts to bullets in defending a con-
stitutional right. With great navies and
armies against us, we formed regiments and
battallions. At their head we placed Lee
as their commander With inferior mum.
bers of men We marched onward fighting
for our rights, and battle after battle was
fought and won, but the Northern historians
never conceded that and INDUCED in tri-
umphs of mind over matter. But now
those scenes and incidents have passed, and
they only live in memory and history.
United you are now, and if the Union is
ever to be broken let the other side break it.
The army of the South will shine forever
around the camp-fres, and will still shine
to our children and children's children.
The truth we fought for shall not encourage
you ever to fight again, but keep your word
in good or evil"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

We see some of the papers referring to
the appointment of Mr.. JnO. T. ColSton 10
be a Director of the Insane Asylum call
him Col. Holstein The Colonel Is tho
roughbred. but not a Holstein.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

An ex-Union soldier writes the Alexandria
Gq,ate from Chicago that Sheridan is, was
and always Will be what Gen. Rosser says he is, 30
and relates how this miserable Philip chilled
the fraternal feelings evoked al a certain Ne
mortal Day meeting by declaring that ' we
should not be in a hurry to forgive the South"
Reckon the South wont wait on Sheridan
forgiveness"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The Virginia House of Delegates ordered
to engrossment a resolution declaring the
Riddleberger bill the States ultimatum for
the settlement of the public debt. The
commission of the foreign bondholders and
the Virginia legislative debt committee
failed to agree on the debt question.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

The Winchester Meas says the Reformed
Church of that place is to be rebuilt at
cost of $1,000 to $500, and nearly a half
of the proposed expenditure has been prom
ised bv friends of the church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Where. on where is Bourbon Doodle to come
from in 'SS2-Norg0lto Post.
Even if you will have something to sell
we can't see why you are in such a hurry to
deal in futures.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-19

Washington's brag event, the National
Drill, opens on Monday.